Ella and Zoë: Family Reunion

Monday, June 28, 2010

Family Reunion

See-Saws ....

.... and Smiles.

Looking for Fairies ......

.... and time with Family.

What a FUN way to spend a Hot, Summer Saturday : )

~ Zoe and Ella with Cousins Erin and Lauren and Grandma Della ~

5 comments:

Annie said...: Looks like they had a great time with cousins.

I like their dresses.; June 28, 2010 at 5:44 PM
Mama Hen said...: Oh my goodness, what fun! I love the sunglasses! I am sure everyone had a really fun time! Have a great day!@

Mama Hen; June 28, 2010 at 11:33 PM
Taylor said...: They always look like they are having the best time! They are lucky to have such a wonderful Mommy!; June 29, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...: Have you noticed that you never see teeter totters much anymore?
I love the looking for fairies pic :-)
I gave you an award today on my blog!; June 30, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Heather said...: So cute! Looks like everyone had fun~; July 3, 2010 at 2:04 PM

The Beginning of the Adventure . . .

After trying and waiting for a long time, June 26th 2006 was the estimated due date of Baby A and Baby B. We were thrilled. But a little over 10 weeks early our doctor decided it was time for us to meet the babies. On Wednesday, April 19th at 6:49 pm, Ella Marie was born. We named her after Tom’s mom, Della Marie, and her name means 'Light'. She weighed 2 pounds 14 ounces, was 16 inches long and was perfect. At 6:51 pm, Zoë Dianne was born. We named her after my mom, Dianne, and her name means ‘Life’. She weighed 3 pounds 5 ounces, was also 16 inches long and was perfect too.

Both girls stayed in the NICU for almost 2 months and did really well, especially considering all of the 'what could have/should have beens'. It was a 'one step forward two steps backwards' type of dance those first few weeks, but after 47 days we brought Zoe home and 10 days later brought Ella home. FINALLY, we were all four under the same roof, and were ready to start the next exciting chapter in our lives . . .

Ella and Zoe turned FIVE this April and are THRIVING. They are fun, funny, naughty and sweet. The joy they bring to our lives is immeasurable. They are also really fun to take pictures of : )